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Al Roker exposes Craig Melvin’s unusual outfit choice live on air: ‘No secrets’

Al Roker exposes Craig Melvin’s unusual outfit choice live on air: ‘No secrets’

Al Roker candidly called out his co-host Craig Melvin for his outfit choice during the May 15 instalment of the Today Show. The meteorologist was delivering the weekly weather report during the first hour of the show when he addressed Craig’s ensemble. “Craig is getting a jump right now, he’s wearing bermuda shorts under the desk,” said Al, as he shared that viewers can expect warmer temperatures next week. “I do, who told him?” asked Craig. “I just knew it,” replied Al. “Al tells all your secrets,” said Laura Jarrett. “There’s no secrets with Al,” replied Craig. © NBCAl Roker called out his co-star’s outfit While Craig’s pants weren’t visible on the camera, on the top half, he wore a navy checkered blazer that was layered over a crisp white shirt and styled with a smart gray tie. The host’s sartorial choices for the show typically lean toward sleek tailoring and straight-leg trousers. Since Craig’s permanent role on the show, the duo have enjoyed a playful relationship and often jokingly call each other out on …

Dylan Dreyer’s absence from Today explained as Al Roker tells co-hosts ‘Everyone’s gone’

Dylan Dreyer’s absence from Today explained as Al Roker tells co-hosts ‘Everyone’s gone’

Dylan Dreyer was absent from Today‘s third hour on Tuesday, March 31, with her co-star, Craig Melvin, also missing from the news desk. Third-hour veteran Al Roker held down the fort alongside Laura Jarrett and Savannah Sellers, and took a moment to reassure viewers about his colleagues’ absence. “Craig is on assignment, Dylan is off, so we got Laura Jarrett and Savannah Sellers here,” Al began, before breaking into laughter. “Why are you laughing?” Laura chimed in with a smile on her face, as Al replied: “Everybody’s gone!”  “We’re keeping you company, we’re keeping you cozy,” she added, as he quipped: “I know! I’m actually kind of glad they’re gone…” © Today/NBCAl was joined by Laura Jarrett and Savannah Sellers on Tuesday “Good for us!” Savannah laughed before launching into the first headline of the day. The rest of the usual Today show hosts were also absent on Tuesday, apart from Jenna Bush Hager, who welcomed Willie Geist as her co-star for Today with Jenna and Sheinelle in the fourth hour. Meanwhile, Willie and Laura teamed …

Today stars react to chilling footage linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance

Today stars react to chilling footage linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance

Today show stars are continuing to rally around their colleague, Savannah Guthrie, as authorities investigating the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, grow more desperate. On Tuesday, footage taken from Nancy’s Tucson home was released, showing an individual in a mask and gloves appearing to tamper with her doorbell on the morning of her disappearance. “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home,” Savannah wrote on Instagram, alongside several photos of the individual.  Her Today and NBC colleagues took to social media to respond to the chilling images, with Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer resharing the images and the contact number for both the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.   © FBIImages of the individual were released by the FBI Jenna Bush Hager reshared the post, before adding: “Please help bring Nancy home!” while Sunday Today anchor Willie Geist reposted the image and wrote: “Someone recognizes him. His eyes, his clothes, his gait…bring Nancy home.” NBC News reporter Kristen Welker also shared her prayers with the family, and added: “It’s time to …

Savannah Guthrie’s Today co-stars share urgent pleas amid her mother Nancy’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie’s Today co-stars share urgent pleas amid her mother Nancy’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie’s Today co-stars shared their support for the journalist following the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, over the weekend. The matriarch was first reported missing on February 1 and was last seen the day before, around 9:45 p.m., by her children.  Authorities believe that Nancy was taken against her will from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, sometime between 10 p.m. on Saturday night and 6 a.m. on Sunday morning.  “Sheriff Nanos has stated that he believes that a crime has been committed. At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home, and that includes possible kidnapping or abduction,” a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s department told The Arizona Republic.  © Getty ImagesSavannah’s mother Nancy was reported missing on Sunday Nancy reportedly has mobility issues and requires daily medication for her health, prompting further concerns for her well-being. Savannah’s Today co-stars, including Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, and former co-anchor Hoda Kotb, have all shared support for their friend amid …

Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie replaced on Today by very familiar faces

Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie replaced on Today by very familiar faces

Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie were replaced by fellow Today stars Laura Jarrett and Peter Alexander on Monday, as the pair enjoyed some time off to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with their families. Laura and Peter are no strangers to the NBC audience, with the duo having co-hosted Saturday Today together since September 2023. Laura also works as NBC News’ senior legal correspondent, while Peter began working with the company in 2004 and served as a White House correspondent before joining Saturday Today in 2018. Laura, 42, began her career as a lawyer before she grew disillusioned with the job and opted to try her hand at journalism. “I was a six-year law associate at my law firm, and starting to think about whether I wanted to try and make partner,” she told Today.com. “And I realized there was no path for me that I was going to enjoy long term.” © Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ILaura and Peter filled in for Savannah and Craig on Monday “I felt like if I didn’t jump …

Who is taking over Sheinelle Jones’ seat on the 3rd Hour of TODAY?

Who is taking over Sheinelle Jones’ seat on the 3rd Hour of TODAY?

Sheinelle Jones made her debut as Jenna Bush Hager’s permanent co-host for TODAY’s 4th Hour on Monday, January 12. The big day came six years after she first joined TODAY’s 3rd Hour and one year after the morning show landscape changed significantly. In early 2025, the 4th Hour with Hoda & Jenna became TODAY with Jenna & Friends following Hoda Kotb’s emotional departure from the long-running program. As Sheinelle, 47, focuses on her new gig, who will be taking over for her seat on the 3rd Hour? Well, instead of bringing someone else on immediately, Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, and Craig Melvin will continue on as the main co-hosts of the 3rd Hour. The show is expected to utilize a rotating desk of NBC News correspondents to fill the fourth seat in the meantime. After the news that Sheinelle would be joining Jenna was announced in December, Craig told the anchor: “We’re, of course, gonna miss sitting next to you every day here on this show.” © NBCSheinelle and Al shared a desk for years …